Hongratanaworakit, T. Aroma-therapeutic effects of massage blended essential oils on humans. Nat.Prod.Commun. 2011;6(8):1199-1204. View abstract. Florentin M, Liberopoulos E, Elisaf MS, Tsimihodimos V. No effect of fenugreek, bergamot and olive leaf extract on glucose homeostasis in patients with prediabetes: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study. Arch Med Sci Atheroscler Dis. 2019;4:e162-e166. View abstract. I am that girl and over the past 2.5 years since I started making my own deodorant, I’ve yet to regret it. Chang, S. Y. [Effects of aroma hand massage on pain, state anxiety and depression in hospice patients with terminal cancer]. Taehan Kanho.Hakhoe.Chi 2008;38(4):493-502. View abstract. Use of bergamot in concentrated amounts helps reduce cholesterol levels. This is due to the presence of chemicals melitidin and brutieridinthat are only found in the unique citrus juice of this plant. Acts as a Digestif

As for upping the pectin, always add the juice of a lemon or two and perhaps extra citrus seeds which I collect for this purpose. It’s also important to know that freezing destroys pectin so freezing citrus for making marmalade later will require extra pectin.

What flavors does bergamot pair best with?

Like other citrus fruits, bergamot has a distinctive, heady fragrance and flavor. It is highly aromatic, and the essential oils are extracted from the rind. The fragrant oil is used to make perfumes, colognes, scented soaps, and of course, it gives Earl Grey tea its signature flavor and aroma. The flesh tastes the same way it smells: tart, acidic, highly fragrant, and spicy. Add water to the saucepan (enough to surround bowl/jar but not to overflow it) and bring to a boil.

Older research has found that bergamot oil may be used to help control food-borne illnesses and may provide a better solution compared to using antibiotics and other additives, especially now that bacteria are increasingly becoming antibiotic-resistant. Hans RK, Agrawal N, Verma K, Misra RB, Ray RS, Farooq M. Assessment of the phototoxic potential of cosmetic products. Food Chem Toxicol. 2008 May. 46(5):1653-8. [QxMD MEDLINE Link]. Whisk the egg whites until fluffy and mix into the sorbet. The sorbet must be only semi-frozen to be able to do this. Freeze for at least 6 hours. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving.Spielmann H, Lovell WW, Hoelzle E, Johnson BE, Maurer T, Miranda MA, et al. In vitro phototoxicity testing. The report and recommendations of ECVAM workshop 2. Altern Lab Anim. 1994. 22:314-48.

CONDITIONS OF USE AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider and is not meant to cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions or adverse effects. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified health care provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor or health care professional before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your health care plan or treatment and to determine what course of therapy is right for you. Board, Niir (2011). "Oil of Bergamot." The Complete Technology Book of Essential Oils (Aromatic Chemicals). p. 75. ISBN 978-81-7833-066-2.Toth PP, Patti AM, Nikolic D, et al. Bergamot reduces plasma lipids, atherogenic small dense LDL, and subclinical atherosclerosis in subjects with moderate hypercholesterolemia: A 6 months prospective study. Front Pharmacol. 2016;6:299. View abstract. Fun Fact: The British use the term “cuppa” for drinking a cup of tea. For example, “ let’s go grab a cuppa.” Tea With Blue Flowers? Children: Bergamot OIL is commonly consumed in foods. But taking large amounts of bergamot oil is possibly unsafe. There have been serious side effects, including convulsion and death, in children who have taken large amounts of bergamot oil. There isn't enough reliable information to know if bergamot extract is safe to use in children.